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    passed the baby and toddler carseat test

    Congrats, and welcome to Prius Chat. Our kids are 10 and 12; we have plenty of room for them and their stuff. No need to drive them around in a...
    Post by: barcelona11, Nov 19, 2011 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    When to use EV mode ?

    I use EV mode: 1) When leaving the garage - keeps it fume-free. Also, it gives me a quiet exit as I leave for work at oh-dark-thirty. The ICE...
    Post by: barcelona11, Oct 29, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Camry vs Prius as a family car

    We have 2 children, 10 and 12 years old. I drive them to sports, school, week-long overnight camp, etc. with any and all gear in comfort and with...
    Post by: barcelona11, Oct 18, 2011 in forum: Toyota Hybrids and EVs
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    Is automatic unlock on "Park" a bad thing?

    I like unlock on park because I can push one button that takes the car out of drive or reverse and unlocks the back doors for my children to enter...
    Post by: barcelona11, Sep 28, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    What's your favorite Prius Color?

    I wanted the beautiful light green of the Gen 2 Priii, alas Gen 3 does not have that option. Choosing between the non-colors of black, dark grey,...
    Post by: barcelona11, Sep 28, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Do you use a paper shredder?

    I vote for a new shredder or holding it for the event at the bank. If thieves will go through trash/garbage looking for credit card offers,...
    Post by: barcelona11, Sep 21, 2011 in forum: Environmental Discussion
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    Cleaning car

    For the cloth seats, I recommend DuraGloss upholstery cleaner. I bought a used Taurus that had been smoked in. Previous owner had a small child as...
    Post by: barcelona11, Sep 20, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    That's my red Prius, the one with the DENT

    A smidgen on $1100 on my car. This is partly due to the little chip on the quarter panel. It's visible in the picture. The dear is at the...
    Post by: barcelona11, Sep 20, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Won't turn on after car accident

    Many folks have towing coverage on their auto insurance and don't even know it. My mom paid for AAA for years before I convinced her that towing...
    Post by: barcelona11, Sep 16, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Wimpy Car !! My Butt

    Thanks for sharing the report. Glad you're OK too!!
    Post by: barcelona11, Sep 14, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    My Prius is dead and too hi-tech for a newbie ... where to start? Is there a checklist?

    I am wondering if eBrain has received the correct key fob for the vehicle. If a fresh battery in the fob does not send a unlock code, and the...
    Post by: barcelona11, Sep 11, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Things we see, but wish we hadn't. Walmart Edition

    You should be. This {"Fifteen is this many..."] is why I have job security.
    Post by: barcelona11, Sep 10, 2011 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    Ever been ripped off this way?

    This switch has happened to us - we buy HP toner cartridges at Office Depot. Got home with one, and found that it was used, packed in the inner...
    Post by: barcelona11, Sep 10, 2011 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    Bear behind the wheel, takes Prius for a drive

    According to the video, the bear shifted the Prius into neutral. Is this possible on a Gen I? According to the video, no glass was broken. So,...
    Post by: barcelona11, Sep 9, 2011 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    That's my red Prius, the one with the DENT

    I hope you're OK and sorry to hear about your Barcelona. I would be glad it didn't come through the windshield.I hope you find a great body shop...
    Post by: barcelona11, Aug 25, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum